That’s the question The Municipal account executive Chris Smith asked exhibitors at the Snow and Ice Management Association Snow and Ice Symposium in Columbus, Ohio. The winter weather professionals were gathered for the 17th annual event, which took place June … Continue reading →
Nearly every local government entity has been affected by the realities of a tougher economy. Revenues are down or stagnant, while equipment, maintenance and fuel costs continue to skyrocket. Procurement officers and purchasing agents at every level have been forced … Continue reading →
For the first time in 25 years, APWA heads north of the border with its comprehensive annual conference. “Breaking Boundaries” runs Aug. 17–20 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and will include more than 125 new … Continue reading →
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (August 5, 2014)—Providing similar durability and uniform illuminance as its first-generation model, GE’s new Evolve™ LED Canopy Light is engineered with a sleek, new look that offers easy installation and expanded lumen levels for a variety of … Continue reading →
Sheldon, IA – August 1, 2014 Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of two new 25’ hydraulic cranes to its innovative line of work truck cranes. The innovative new H12025 and H14025 telescopic cranes are … Continue reading →
Street and public utility departments are experiencing, in varying severity, the tandem perennial fiscal scourges of diminishing budget funds and increased operation costs. Fortunately, a burgeoning technology has added a cost-effective weapon to municipal arsenals. Infrared asphalt repair, though gaining … Continue reading →
In this public works edition of The Municipal, we have several pieces of good news to share. Foremost among them is that the APWA annual conference is nearly here again: that chance to get a handle on what’s coming down … Continue reading →
The City is illuminating five communities in Calgary with 2,500 new energy-efficient LED streetlights this summer. Altadore, Douglasdale, Marlborough, Tuxedo Park, and Brentwood are part of the first phase of an initiative focused on changing the existing High Pressure Sodium … Continue reading →
STREATOR, ILL. (July 22, 2014) — Vactor Manufacturing, the industry leader in sewer and catch basin cleaners, industrial vacuum loaders and vacuum excavators featuring innovative technology and custom configurable designs, today announced the expansion and improvements of the company’s primary … Continue reading →
VICTORIA, BC, CANADA (July 17, 2014) Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) (“the Company” or “Carmanah”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a non-brokered private placement of 12,000,000 common shares in the capital of Carmanah (each a “Share”) at … Continue reading →
Kirkland, Wash. — Icom America, a leading two-way radio manufacturer, is attending the 2014 APCO Conference and Expo organized by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO International). The event will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention … Continue reading →
